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5.5 avg / 10

Bakersfield City School District

School District · Bakersfield, California

Students: 28,761
Teachers (FTE): 1,403

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

44

34 elem, 10 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,155

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#567 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,155

+$1,508 vs California median

District size

28,761 students

Much larger than California median

About Bakersfield City

Bakersfield City is a Bakersfield, California school district serving 44 schools. The district educates 28,761 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. The district invests $19,155 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Bakersfield City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Paul L. Cato Middle, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Bakersfield City students show an average math proficiency of 18.1% and ELA proficiency of 29.4%.

The district includes 34 elementary schools , 10 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Bakersfield City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.1%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.4%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bakersfield City with test data.

District Details

City
Bakersfield
Total Enrollment
28,761
Teachers (FTE)
1,403
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bakersfield City?

Bakersfield City has 44 schools in total — 34 elementary, 10 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bakersfield City?

The average composite rating for Bakersfield City is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bakersfield City?

Bakersfield City spends $19,155 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bakersfield City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bakersfield City is 20.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bakersfield City?

Paul L. Cato Middle is the highest-rated school in Bakersfield City with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Bakersfield City?

Across schools in Bakersfield City with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bakersfield City compare to other districts in California?

Bakersfield City has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 44 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
18.1%
ELA Proficiency
29.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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